An inability to relax. A deep, religious devotion to rules, receipts, and being "technically correct" (the best kind of correct, according to them). They are frugal to the point of reusing dental floss. They are rigid. They are... wound up.
Foam rollers, pigeon pose, and a tennis ball shoved strategically against a wall. (Note: This gets weird looks in the office breakroom.) tight ass
Lower back pain. Difficulty touching your toes. Sitting down feels like plopping onto a bag of rocks. An inability to relax
Have you ever met a person who is physically tight from sitting hunched over a spreadsheet for ten years, and also personality-wise tight because they are stressed about the spreadsheet? They are rigid
Do a squat. Have a laugh. And for the love of all that is holy, buy the foam roller. Are you a tight ass? (Be honest—nobody is judging the muscle stiffness). Drop a comment below and tell me which definition fits you best.
So, grab a seat (preferably a firm one), and let’s unpack the duality of the TA. If you ask a personal trainer or a yogi, a “tight ass” is a literal diagnosis.
A margarita. A spontaneous trip to a flea market. Or, possibly, just accepting that they are the only reason the team project didn’t catch on fire. The Great Debate: Which one are you? Here is where it gets tricky. These two definitions often overlap into a perfect storm of human misery.